Учебное пособие "Lessons of writing"

Министерство общего и профессионального образования РО

НОВОШАХТИНСКИЙ ТЕХНИКУМ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ –

филиал государственного бюджетного профессионального образовательного учреждения Ростовской области

«ШахтинскОГО региональнОГО колледжА топлива и энергетики им. ак. Степанова П.И.»

УЧЕБНОЕ ПОСОБИЕ

LESSONS OF WRITING

по дисциплине Иностранный язык

Составитель:

преподаватель ин.языка

НТПТ – ф ГБПОУ РО

«ШРКТЭ им.ак.Степанова П.И.»

МЕДВЕДЕВА О.В.

г.Новошахтинск, 2023

ПОЯСНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ЗАПИСКА

Учебное пособие Lessons of writing предназначено для студентов очной формы обучения средне-профессиональных образовательных учреждений, обучающихся 1 курсов для обучения письму и письменной речи на уроках английского языка.

Главной целью учебного пособия является формирование навыков письменной речи у обучащихся, коммуникативной компетенции, которая включает композиции письменных текстов, умение создавать различные типы письменных сообщений, владение содержанием и формой письменного произведения речи, способами выражать мысли в письменном виде.

Учебное пособие состоит из 7 разделов.

Каждый раздел включает теоретический раздел с планом написания письма и наиболее важными лексическими клише, необходимыми для развития письменной речи, а также упражнениями для закрепления полученного теоретического материала.

Результатом работы с учебным пособием будет умение связного, логичного, стилистического уместного оформления высказывания в письменной форме, на примере написания писем различных жанров: письмо другу по переписке, письмо о своей повседневной жизни, электронные письма, описание знаменитых личностей, описание места.

Учебное пособие можно использовать как для самостоятельной работы, так и для работы в аудитории.

СОДЕРЖАНИЕ

1. UNIT 1. A LETTER TO A PEN-FRIEND 4

2. UNIT 2. WRITING AN ARTICLE ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE 8

3. UNIT 3. AN E-MAIL GIVING NEWS 13

4. UNIT 4. AN E-MAIL ASKING FOR INFORMATION 17

5. UNIT 5. DESCRIBING A FAMOUS PEARSON 17

6. UNIT 6. AN ARTICLE DESCRIBING A CHARACTER 20

(FROM A BOOK/ FILM…)

1. UNIT 7. A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE 22

СПИСОК ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ 28

UNIT 1. A LETTER TO A PEN-FRIEND

THEORY

A letter to a pen-friend is an informal letter.

We always start our letter with Dear and our friend’s first name.

In the first paragraph (introduction) we write our first name, country of origin and some information about our family.

The main body usually consists of two paragraphs.

In the second paragraph we describe ourselves.

In the third paragraph we write our likes and/or dislikes. Each paragraph starts with a topic sentence i.e. a sentence which introduces the topic of the paragraph.

In the last paragraph (conclusion) we write our closing remarks. We end our letter with Best wishes and our first name.

EXERCISES

Ex.1 Fill in the correct sentence.

1. I love sports.

2. My name is Ben Smith and I’m from England.

3. I’m twelve years old.

Dear Claude,

1) ………………………… I live in Sussex with my family. There are four of us; my parents, my sister Emily, aged 4, and me. My mum works in a bank. My dad’s a dentist.

2) ………………………… I’m tall, about 1,70 and slim. As you can see from my photo, I’ve got green eyes and short fair hair. I usually wear jeans and trainers.

3) ………………………… My favourite is basketball. I usually play basketball with my friend at the weekend. I also enjoy riding my bicycle. I enjoy reading books but I don’t like reading comics.

Write back to me soon and tell me about yourself.

Send me a photograph of yourself.

Best wishes,

Ben.

Ex. 2 Look at the plan, then write a letter to your pen-friend.

Plan

Dear (your pen-friend’s first name)

Introduction

P ara 1: name, where from, place you live in, family

Main body

Para 2: age, build, eyes, hair, clothes

Para 3: what you like/ don’t like/ don’t mind

Conclusion

Para 4: ask him/ her to write back and send you his/ her picture

Best wishes,

(your first name)

NOTE

We can start each paragraph with a topic sentence. A topic sentence is the summary of the paragraph or a sentence which introduces the topic of the paragraph.

Ex. 3 Look at the letter and answer the questions

12 Apple Street

York,

Y034 8 NT

10^th January ….

Dear Frank,

1 ………………….. I’m ten years old. I’m your pen friend from York. I’m in year 7 at school.

2 ………………….. it’s quite small, but there is a big playground outside where the children can play.

3 ……………………there are four classrooms with a big blackboard in each. There are lots of pictures on the walls, too.

4 …………………… my favourite is Geography. The teacher is very nice. What’s your favourite subjects?

5 …………………… write to me about your school.

Yours,

Jasmin.

1. Where is the address: top left or top right?

2. Whose address is it?

3. In which order are the following? Complete the blanks.

Date/ name of street/postcode/ number of house/town/city

4) How does Jasmin start the letter?

5) How does she finish the letter?

6) Which of the phrases can you use instead of YOURS. Tick Love…..Sorry…Oh great….

Ex. 4 Write down the words mean:

• an informal style - Linking words

Hi Sandra,

Thank you for your letter. We haven't been in touch for a long time. How are you and your family? We're fine here in Los Angeles and I really like the lifestyle.

Los Angeles is a big city but it's different from London and it's very relaxed. We've got a house with a swimming pool and it's twenty minutes from the beach by car. At the weekend, I go swimming and surfing. Surfing is difficult but it's great fun!

I go to Santa Monica High School - it's a big school but the people are very friendly. It's hard work and I've got eight classes every day. In the afternoon, I play football ('soccer' here) or basketball. When I get back home, I have a swim or do my homework - yes, we have two hours of homework! Then I watch TV and go to bed early.

Is it cold and horrible in London? It usually is in February

How are you and your family?

Write soon.

All the best,

Christine.

Ex. 5 Write a personal letter to your pen friend.

1. Choose a place and imagine you live there. Write notes about these things:

your new house / the city / after school and weekend

1. Use your notes to write the letter.

2. Give your letter to your partner to read.

Ex. 6 Complete the letter with the words:

Volunteers, excited, events, organisation, member, instruments

Dear Sean,

I hope you're fine. Guess what! I’m a(n) (1)…………. of a(n) (2)…………. called Helping Hand. Volunteers help elderly people in their homes and spend time with them. We sometimes organise fun (3)………….. for the elderly, too. Next week we're having African Night. There's traditional African music and people playing musical

(4) ………….. from Africa. I’m very (5) ………………. about it.

We have some (6) …………… , but we need more. Maybe you or your friends want to come. Write back soon and tell me.

Love,

Tara.

Ex. 7 Read the rubric and underline the key words. Then answer the questions.

This is part of a letter from your cousin.

My parents told me that if want a holiday, I should go to our summer house with them. I wish I could have a holiday without my parents. What should I do?

Write back to your cousin with advice and/or suggestions.

1. How can you start /end the letter?

2. Which phrases can you use to give advice?

Ex. 8 Match the idioms in bold 1-5 to their meanings а-е.

I feel as fresh as а daisy after my holiday I’m rеаlly undеr the weather today. l think l’ll gо back to bed Let's go fоr а walk in the fresh air It’ll do you thе world of good Why don't you gо to а spa fоr the weekend to recharge уоur batteries? I’m meeting a famous chef tоmоrrоw, so I’ll pick her brains about vegetarian food.

unwеll rеgаin еnеrgу ask fоr detailed information bе lively and energetic make you feel better

Ex. 9 Complete the letters with the idioms from ex. 8 in the correct form.

Dеаr Аgоnу Aunt,

Саn I (1)…………………… about а рrоblеm l have? I rеаllу need some hеlр! I’m studying hаrd for mу exams аnd last week I Started to feel (2)…………………….

I’m tired all the time and don't hаve аnу еnergy. I'm sсаrеd I'll bе ill and might miss my exams,

What shоuld l do?

Тinа,17

Dear Tina,

It's natural to feel stressed at exam time аnd this саn make you feel unwell. So, whеn you want а brеаk frоm studying. Whу not gо and sit in thе gаrdеn?

The fresh аir will (3) ……………………аnd hеlр to сlеаr your hеаd. Оnсе the exams аrе over make sure your take some time to (4)……………….. Get lots of sleep,

see your friends and relax! Do аll this and you'll bе feeling (5)………… in no time!

Good luck!

UNIT 2. WRITING AN ARTICLE ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

THEORY

When you write an article about daily routine you

should give the information in chronological order:

morning, afternoon, evening.

End your composition by saying how you feel about your daily routine.

Use the present simple. Always divided your article into paragraph.

EXERCISES

Ex. 10 Sally, Melonie’s best friend, wrote an article for Bravo magazine about her favourite day of the week. Read the paragraphs below and put them in the correct order.

1. I usually go home at about seven o’clock in the evening. Sometimes I go out with family to a restaurant for dinner or we stay at home and order food from Mario’s Pizzeria. Their food is delicious! After that we usually watch TV. A lot of my favourite programs are on Saturday night, so I often go bed late.

1. Saturdays is my favourite day of the week because I can do whatever I like. I don’t go to school so I get up late in the morning. After breakfast I usually go shopping with my mum. We often go to the supermarket around the corner.

2. I’m always happy after such a lovely day and I feel really glad because the next day, Sunday, is a day off, too!

3. After that I sometimes help my mum with lunch. I usually make the salad and Mum cooks the meal. We never have lunch before one o’clock. After lunch my family and I often play Scrabble. It’s our favourite game. At about five o’clock I sometimes visit my best friend, Melanie, and we listen to pop music.

Ex.11 Use the plan and the words in the list below to write an article about your daily routine for Bravo magazine.

In the morning/ evening, then, after that, always, sometimes, usually, often, never

Paragraph 1	Introduce yourself (name/age/ where you live)
Paragraph 2	In the morning (get up/have a shower/have breakfast/make your bed/go to school/work)
Paragraph 3	In the afternoon (come home from school/ work/have lunch/go shopping/do your homework)
Paragraph 4	In the evening (have supper/watch TV/ read magazine/ go to the cinema / go to bed)
Paragraph 5	How you feel at the end of the day (happy/ tired/sad/glad) and reason

Ex.12 Put the verbs in brackets in correct tense.

Dear Mum and Dad,

I (1)……………….(have) a wonderful time here with Grandpa. The weather (2)………(be) lovely and warm and Grandma’s new house (3) …………..(look) fantastic. Grandpa (4)……………(build) a new fence around the garden at the moment. That (5) …………(be) all for now as we (6)………….(go) fishing in a minute.

Love,

Chris.

Ex.13 Put the verbs in brackets in correct tense.

Dear Anne.

I (1)………….(write) to you from Italy. I (2) …………(be) on holiday with some friends. We (3) …………….(stay) at a beautiful hotel in Venice.

The sun usually (4) ………..(shine) brightly all day at this time of year, but it (5) ………..(rain) at the moment.

My friends and I (6)………..(be) never bored. There are so many things to do here and we (7) ………….(try) hard not to miss anything. We (8)………….(have) a snack right now, and we (9)…………(wait) for the rain to stop. Everyone (10)…………(have) a great time.

See you next week.

Best wishes,

Janifer.

Ex. 14 Read the letter and answer the questions.

Para 1	I can’t believe I’m here in Naples on holiday! Everything is so different here. Do you remember Bellinis? They live here now and I’m staying with them. They live in a beautiful old house close to the bay. At the moment m I’m having some ice cream and enjoing the wonderful view.
Para 2	The weather here is quite warm. Naples has over 400 churches and the city center is clean. I spend most of my time with the Bellinis, walking along the waterfont of the old city.
Para 3	Neopolitans really love their city. The’re very friendly and loke having fun. They’re quite good-looking, too. Most of them have got dark hair and brown eyes.
Para 4	The food is excellent. Neapolitans like eating pizza, pasta and seafood. I love eating the fresh seafood here, especcially shrimps.
Para 5	Tomorrow, I’m taking the train to Pompeii to see the Roman sites. I’m also going to visit the Teatro di San Carlo opera house. I’m leaving Naples next Wednesday, so I’ll call you then.
Para 6	You really should visit Naples soon. It’s a truly amazing city! See you soon.
	Yours, Mary.

1. Which city is Mary in?

2. Where is she staying?

3. What’s the weather like?

4. H ow does she spand her time?

5. What are Neapolitans like?

6. What do they look like?

7. What do they like eating?

8. What are Mary’s plans?

9. How does she recommend Naples?

Ex. 15 Read the letter in Ex.14 again and mark the sentences as T (true) or F (false). Then correct the false sentences.

1. We write our address in the top left-hand corner.

2. We don’t write the date after the address.

3. We start with Dear + the recipient’s first name.

4. There aren’t any paragraphs.

5. We can end with Yours+ our first name.

Ex.16 Match the headings to the paragraphs.

Plans………..

Recommendation………….

Location / accommodation……………

People (looks/ character)……………

Food…………………..

Weather / sights/ activities ………………….

Ex.17 Which of the phrases below can we use to end a friendly letter?

Yours faithfully Yours

Best wishes Love

Yours sincerely All the best

Ex.18 Imagine you are on holiday in Brazil. Use the information below to write a letter to a friend (100 – 105 words). Use the letter in Ex.14 as a model.

Location / accommodation	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil lovely house in Copacabana near beach - relax by pool
Weather /sights/ activities	Hot & sunny visit Sugarloaf Mountain walk around Botanic Gardens explore city with the Serpas
People (looks/ character)	Friendly, happy, love having fun, Attractive, dark hair and brown eyes
Food	Delicious Brazilians love spicy food I love tasty seafood and great coffee
Plans	Tomorrow – drive Petropolis - enjoy mountain air – visit cathedral and Museum of the Empire, leave Rio next week
Recommendation	Rio - such a colorful city, must come here soon

THEORY

• When we write a holiday postcard to a friend, we start by writing the name of the place where we are and where we are staying.

• In the first paragraph we write about the weather and what we (and the people we are with) are doing at the moment. Then, we say what we like about the place (lakes, beaches, the food)

• We finish our postcard by giving our impressions of the place

• We use the present continuous to write about what we are doing, and adjectives to make our piece of writing more interesting

Ex.19 Write the postcard using words:

Wonderful time in Malta / warm and sunny/ museum/ beach/ fantastic island/ have breakfast

Ex.20 Read the postcard below. There are 5 mistakes. Correct them.

My Agnes,

My town is near the sea. most visitors come by ship. There are lots of ships arriving every day. A taxi can take you to the hotel, because you can walk. Its not far.

Maria.

Ex. 21 Decide which answer to Agnes’s postcard is better. A or B. Use the questions below to help you.

• Are the 3 questions answered clearly?

• Is it easy to understand what the writer means?

• Does the answer start and end in a good way?

• Does the writer use interesting words and phrases?

1. Hello Agnes,

We get lots of visitors to my town because it’s interesting. There is a castle and a museum. People usually use the bus or the tram to get around.

Julia.

1. Dear Agnes,

People visit my town to see the beautiful old buildings. Most people come here by plane. The airport is large and very busy. The best way to get around is by walking.

Jardi.

Ex.22 Look at the postcard. read it and write a postcard to Felix, answer the questions.

I’m on holiday. We’re travelling on a ship. Yesterday I visited Barcelona. We went sightseeing. We used the underground, buses and taxis. Where did you lost travel to? What did you see? How did you travel?

Felix.

1. Who are you writing to?

2. How many words should you write?

3. How many questions should you answer?

4. What information are you going to tell Felix?

5. Which words or phrases from this unit could you use?

UNIT 3. AN E-MAIL GIVING NEWS

THEORY

When writing an e-mail giving news:

- start with Hi/ Hello/ Dear + first name

- use set phrases to begin and end your e-mail

- sign off with a set phrase and your first name under this.

- organise it into paragraphs as shove below

- use expressions (well, of course, anyway, you know)

- use standard grammar and spelling conventions. Don’t use forms such as wanna, CU L&R

- use short forms (I don’t )

- use exclamations (Guess what!) and direct questions (What have you been up to?)

Ex. 23 Read the e-mail below. Why is Flor writing to Gwen?

Hello Gwen,

How are things? Sorry I haven’t written for so long, but I’ve been very busy with universities. However, guess what! I have some great news.

I ’m coming to Edinburgh for my Master’s! That’s right, they’re finally accepted me. I’m looking forward to it but I haven’t organized things yet and I’m a bit stressed. Luckily, the university is arranging my accommodation so I don’t have to look for a flat, too. However , I’m going to need a part-time job to pay for my expenses. Anyway, I don’t know exactly when I’m coming, but I’m looking forward to seeing you again after all these years.

So, what about you? What have you been up to? Do you still go out like you used to? Start making plans!

Well, that’s all for now. Write back soon.

Yours,

Flor.

Ex. 24 Read again and answer the questions. In which paragraph (1-4) does Flor:

1. Ask for Gwen’s news?

2. Use set phrases to end her e-mail?

3. Give her news?

4. Say why she’s writing?

Ex.25 Look at the below with the phrases Flor has used in her e-mail and complete it with the phrases given.

Greetings	Set phrases for opening paragraph	Set phrases for closing paragraph	Signature endings
Hello, Gwen	How are things? Sorry I haven’t written for so long, but….	Well, that’s all for now. Write back soon	Years

Give my live to everyone

Dear Jamie,

I’m looking forward to hearing from you

Thanks for your e-mail

I’m writing to tell you about

Take care

Hi! How have you been?

Bye for now

I must go now

Ex.26 Use appropriate phrases to begin and end your e-mails.

Greetings	Set phrases for opening paragraph	Set phrases for closing paragraph	Signature endings
Hello Lucy! Hi Mary, Dear mum Dear Aunt Mary	How are things? Sorry I haven’t written long, but… Thanks for your e-mail. I’m writing to tell you about Hi! How have you been? How are you? How’s it going? How’s life? I hope you’re fine Guess what! I have some great news. It was nice to hear from you What have you been up to?	Well, that’s all for now Write back soon Give my love to everyone I’m looking forward to hearing from you I must go now Say hello to everyone	Yours Take care Bye for now Love See you soon Best wishes Lots of kisses Keep in touch

THEORY

When you write an email to a friend, use informal language: hi, see you soon, write soon , bye

Use contractions: I’m , he can’t, we’ve got

We often use phrasal verbs in informal writing go out, put on

We use more exclamation marks than we do in formal writing

Ex. 27 Read the e-mail. Then tick the three questions that the email answers

Hi Sam,

We play football, cricket, hockey and basketball and do athletics at school. Yes, everyone’s got to do one sport! We have to go out to the park to do sports.

Write soon,

Chris.

1. What sports do you do at school?

2. Do all the students have to do sport?

3. Which students don’t do sport?

4. When do you do sport at school?

5. Where do you do sport?

Ex. 28 Find and underline examples of informal style in the email in ex.24. Then tick the type of language they are.

1. Informal words or phrases

2. Phrasal verbs

3. Contraction

4. Phrases with get, have, take.

Ex. 29 Read the letter then choose true/false for statements.

Dear Molly,

It was great to hear from you! I’m so glad you had a good birthday. I loved the photos!

Anyway, you asked for my advice on choosing a language school in the UK. I agree that it’ll really help you English, and you’ll have great fun too. One thing you should do is think about where in the UK you want to go to. Why not make a list of all the things you’d like to see and do there? You might find that it’ll help you choose between, say. London and Edinburgh!

If I were you, I’d do a lot of research. Make sure you check how much they charge, as some schools are more expensive than others. One idea is to contract some local language school and ask them about costs.

Finally, my advice is to not make the decision on your own. Ask your English teacher and your parents to help you, and see what other students say online about their experiences. I hope these ideas help. I have to go now because dinner is ready.

Write soon!

Lots of love,

Hannah.

Hannah starts her letter by giving the first piece of advice. T/F

She refers to something that Molly wrote in her last letter. T/F

She gives three main pieces of advice. T/F

Each main piece of advice is giving in a separate paragraph T/F

She just given her main advice without any further explanation. T/F

Ex. 30 What advice you would you give Lucy?

Also, I need your advice. I’m in a band with two other friends from school. We usually just play for fun at home. Now the other two want us to enter a talent show on TV, but I’m not if I want to. Do you think it’s a good idea? If I say “no”. I think my friends might be very unhappy.

What do you think I should do?

Write soon,

Lucy.

Ex. 31 Study the table and write your letter.

Give your first piece of advice	You asked for my advice on/about… You asked me about ….
Give further advice	One thing you might /should do is… Have you thought about….? You could always… Why not…? How about….? If I were you, I’d …. You should also think about….

UNIT 4. AN E-MAIL ASKING FOR INFORMATION

THEORY

When writing an e-mail asking for information:

- use set phrases to say why you are writing (I’m interested in…so..; I want some information about…; I’d like to know…)

- use words / phrases to list your questions (firstly; first of all; next; then; also; finally)

- don’t use the direct questions only. Use indirect questions, too. (Can/Could you tell me ….? Do you know..?)

- end by saying thanks and mentioning that you’d like a reply as soon as possible.

Ex. 32 Below is an e-mail Peter has sent to his friend, Gavin. Gavin recently stayed at a campsite and was very pleased with it.

Hi, Gavin!

How are things? Listen, you stayed at a campsite last summer and you really liked it there, right? Well, I need some information. Could you tell me a bit more about it?

Firstly, can you hire tests there, or do I have to bring my own? Also, does it showers and what are the like? Finally, could you tell me how much it costs? Do you pay daily or every week?

I’m planning to go next month, so please send me a rely with any information. Thanks a lot.

Bye for now.

Peter.

Answer the following questions:

1. How many questions does Peter ask about the campsite?

2. Which words does he use to list them?

3. What kind of questions has he used?

UNIT 5. DESCRIBING A FAMOUS PEARSON

THEORY

When we describe a person, we talk about his/her appearance, character and hobbies/interests. We start a new paragraph for each topic.

Plan

Introduction

Para 1 name (what he is famous for)

Main body

Para 2 appearance (looks, clothes)

Para 3 character

Para 4 hobbies /interests (activities he enjoys doing/doesn’t enjoy doing)

Conclusion

Para 5 final comments (say whether you like him or not, and what you think of him)/

Ex. 33 Fill in the correct derivatives of the words in bold. What paragraph about?

B rad Pitt is one of the Hollywood’s brightest stars. He is very 1) ……………..(success) actor who has starred in many films, such as Interview with a Vampire and Twelve Monkeys.

He is tall and slim. His 2) ……………….(beauty) blue eyes and good looks are difficult to forget.

Bred Pitt is a 3) …………… (humour) person; his friends enjoy his company. He is a sensible person who does not lead a 4) …………. (glamour) life.

When he has three time, he enjoys reading about architecture, a subject that he finds very 5) ………… (interest). He also enjoys listening to music and has a huge CD collection.

Bred Pitt is a 6) ……………….. (talent) ae well as a handsome young actor. We are sure to see a lot more of him in the future!

Ex. 34 You are working for a film guide. Your editor has asked you to write a short article describing Harrison Ford. Look at the plan above, use the table. Finally, write your article in 120-150 words.

Job	actor
Films:	Star War; Raiders of the Lost Ark…
Appearance	Tall, well-built, hardly any wrinkles, tanned square face, blue eyes, brown hair starting to turn grey.
Character	Private, sensitive, caring
Interests	Works with environmental group
Hobbies	Likes working with his hands and built things.

E x.35 Use the information and the plan below to write a magazine article about Nicolas Cage. Use the picture. Write your article in 4 paragraphs (60 – 80 words).

Plan

Para 1	Nicolas Cage American Actor 1964
Para 2	Father (August), mother (Joy), two brothers (Marc and Christopher)
Para 3	Appearance: tall, slim, short brown hair, green eyes Character: kind, hardworking
Para 4	Can: paint Can’t: play football Favourite singer: Elvis Presley Favourite colour: purple

Ex. 36 Read the following composition and put in the right order. Then answer the following questions.

1. Julie is quite short and slim. She’s got a round face with beautiful almond-shaped eyes and a slightly upturned nose. She often wears her shoulder-length fair hair in a pony-tail. Julie prefers comfortable clothes and can often be seen wearing a blue jumper, a pair of denim jeans and trainers.

2. Over the years, I have shared any good times with Julie. She has been one of my best and most trusted friends. I feel fortunate to have met her.

3. I’ve known Julie since my first day at school, when we were only five. I can remember her smiling face as the teacher, Mrs Snow, asked me to share the same desk with her.

4. One of Julie’s favourite hobbies is cycling. She also enjoys reading people’s horoscopes and trying to predict what will happen in the future. Julie likes going to the cinema and is especially fond of adventure films.

5. Although Julie is quite reserved, she is kind person who will listen to your problems and try to help you. She is also quite active and enjoys outdoor activities.

1. Which paragraph make up the main body of the composition?

2. Which paragraph sets the scene? How does it begin?

3. Which paragraph summarizes the writer’s feeling towards the person he describes?

4. Are Julie’s personality characteristics justified?

5. Are the complex sentences? Underline the connectors.

6. The writer uses present tenses. Why does he do this?

7. Has the writer gives Julie’s physical and personality characteristics equal importance?

UNIT 6. AN ARTICLE DESCRIBING A CHARACTER

(FROM A BOOK/ FILM…)

THEORY

When we write an article describing a character from a book/ film/ etc, we can divided it into four paragraphs

- in the introduction we give general information about character (who/where the character is. Title of the book/film, his/her part in the story)

- in the 2nd paragraph we describe the character’s appearance (physical appearance, clothes)

- in the 3rd paragraph we describe the character’s personality, giving examples to justify our opinion

- in the conclusion we make comments about the character and describe our feelings about him/her.

We normally use present tenses to describe a fictional character.

Ex. 37 Answer the questions:

• Who is this character?

• Which film/TV series does she appear in?

Ex. 38 Label the notes below with these headings, then think of appropriate topic sentences.

Writer’s feelings/comments appearance general information personality

1. …………………..

FBI agent/trained scientist, doctor

P artner, Fox Mulder/ investigate ‘paranormal’ events (e.g. ghosts, UFOs)

1. ………………………….

Always attractive/well-dressed

Slim/red hair/ piercing blue eyes/pale skin

Work – smart, comfortable clothes (trouser suits, low-heeled shoes)

1. … …………………………..

Very intelligent/ calm, practical

Scientific outlook/ find rational explanation for event

Intelligent / calm in crisis / useful, reliable partner

1. …………………………….

Favourite TV character / combines beauty, brains, bravery

Admire her/ determined / won’t let anyone stop her in search for truth

Ex. 39 A description of a fictional character may be found in various sorts of writing. Read the extracts and say which is from:

1_ a letter to a friend or relative

2_ an article describing your favourite character

3_ a review of a film you have seen recently

1. Shakespeare in Love is the latest in a long line of films on the life and works of the great English playwright. The title role is played by a newcomer, Joseph Fiennes, who portrays Shakespeare as young and attractive at the beginning of his famous career.

2. Thanks so much for your birthday present. Once I started reading it I just couldn’t put it down. Estelle is a really fascinating character, isn’t she? I hated her at first, because she is so spoilt and so rude to poor Pip, but when I reached the end of the book I felt sorry for her.

3. Are you fan of action movies? I am - and John Maclean, the main character I three very popular and thrilling Die Hard films, is my favourite action hero.

Ex. 40 Read the topic sentence (A-E) and the article which follows. Match the topic sentences to the gaps in the article. One of the sentences doesn’t fit.

1. Asterix also has rather an unusual personality for a Gaul.

2. In appearance, Asterix is certainly quite distinctive.

3. In conclusion, it is his combination of bravery and humor which make him such a unique character.

4. O ne of the favourite comic strip figures is Asterix the Gaul.

5. What Asterix enjoys most in life is fighting against the Romans.

1. He is the main character in the comic strip series by Gascinny and Uderzo, set in ancient times when Romans ruled the world. Asterix lived in a tiny village in Gaul, as France was called then. , His village is the only one in Gaul which is not under the control of the Romans.

1. His most striking feature is that, unlike most other Gauls, he is extremely short and thin. He has got dark, friendly eyes, a big fat nose and a huge moustache. He always wears a black sleeveless shirt, a pair of red trousers and a winged helmet, the typical costume of the Gauls.

1. For one thing, he is extremely clever. As a result, he always finds ways to trick the Romans. However, he can be a very loyal friend and even puts himself in a great danger to save a fellow Gaul who has been captured by the Romans. What is more, he is good-tempered and usually manages to stay calm even tn the most difficult situations.

1. He sends an important message to us all that freedom is worth fighting for, personally, I hope that he continues to fight his comic battles for many more years to come.

UNIT 7. A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE

THEORY

When writing a description of a place:

- before you start, write down some ideas.

- develop your ideas and write about the most important or interesting features of the place,

- divide your text into paragraphs as shown above.

- use a variety of adjectives to make your description lively.

When we write an article description a visit to a place, we use past tenses to describe what we saw, what we did there, the weather and our impressions of the place.

We use present tenses to say where the place is and what it is like. We can use our senses (sights, hearing, smell) to make description more interesting.

Ex. 41 Read the text and choose. The text is:

1. Part of a story that happened in Salvador da Bahia

2. A description of Salvador da Bahia

3. An advertisement about a holiday in Salvador da Bahia

Salvador da Bahia

Salvador is one of the most impressive cities I’ve ever visited. It is in eastern Brazil on the coast and it is the capital of the state of Bahia.

Salvador has many interesting places to see such as Pelourinho, the old city. This area has colorful colonial buildings, narrow streets, beautiful squares and attracts many tourists every year.

T here are many things to do in Salvador. You can go to Mercado Modelo for Salvador’s best shopping. At this market, you can buy souvenirs, taste Bahian cuisine in one of the many restaurants and watch the fascinating capoeira, too. Salvador also offers a great variety of beautiful beaches.

Salvador is a very exiting city and I had a fantastic time there. It was an unforgettable experience and I hope to visit this wonderful city again.

Answer the questions:

1. In which paragraph 1 – 4 does the writer:

• Describe what tourist can do there?

• Say how he/she feels about the place?

• Describe the most important sights?

• Give general information about the place?

1. Which adjectives does the writer use to make the description more lively?

Ex. 42 Match the numbers to the letters, then, join the sentences as in the example. How are such/so used?

It was such a lovely place that I went every night.

The place was so lively that I went out every night.

A	B
It was a lively place The island was peaceful The museum was amazing It was a noisy hotel The streets were crowded	I didn’t sleep well We spent a whole day there We missed the appointment We felt completely relaxed I went out every night

Ex. 43 Study the examples. Then join the sentences using which, where, with.

Tourists should visit the Art Museum. It is one of the best in the world.

Tourists should visit the Art Museum, which is one of the best in the world.

Shoppers will love the local bazaar. They can find colorful, handmade carpets there.

Shoppers will love the local bazaar, where they can find colorful, handmade carpets.

Maui is a paradise for tourists. It has beautiful beaches and clear blue waters.

With its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters, Maui is a paradise for tourists.

1. There are many clubs in the city centre. You can dance and listen to music there.

2. The city is known for its open-air food markets. They have all sorts of spices, food and cakes.

3. There are fantastic restaurants and delicious French cuisine in Paris. It is a perfect choice for food lovers.

4. Rome is a wonderful city to explore. It has many ancient temples and monuments.

5. An interesting place to visit in the city is the National Gallery. You can admire famous paintings there.

6. Visitors should not miss the small restaurants around the square. They can try delicious local specialties there.

Ex. 44 A description of a place may be found in various sorts of writing. Read the extracts and say which is from:

1. An adventure story

2. A letter to a friend, written by someone on holiday

3. An article describing an exotic holiday destination

1. Marrakech seems like a city that is half myth and half reality. In its crowded streets, where food aromas blend with folk music, visitors can experience the rhythm of Moroccan life.

2. It was a bright, sunny morning, and as Mary strolled through the narrow streets, the smell of freshly-baked bread drifted on the air. Turning a corner, she found herself in a small square surrounded by charming old buildings and cafes.

3. I went to the Eiffel Tower today. I couldn’t believe the view from up there – it was breathtaking! I also went to the Louvre and spent hours walking around, admiring the exhibits.

Ex. 45 What does each phrase in bold refer to: sight, sound, smell, crowds, activity?

1. Visitors can sit in front of one of the little cafes and enjoy the view of the clear blue sea.

2. The smell of a car fumes is strong and choking.

3. Tourists stroll down the quiet streets of the little port, admiring the brightly-colored houses.

4. The city grows with light from offices and cars.

5. The crowded streets are full of people hurrying and car hooting.

6. The delicious smell of grilled fish fills the air.

Ex. 46 Read the article and match the topic sentences (A – D) to the gaps 1 – 3 in the article. One of the sentence doesn’t fit. What is the topic of each paragraph?

1. If you need a weekend escape from the streets of the city, St Lambert is just the place for you.

2. St Lambert doesn’t have a busy nightlife.

3. St Lambert’s crowded streets are always full of life.

4. There are many interesting things to see and do there.

A charming Weekend escape

S t Lambert, a small town near Montreal, Canada, is the perfect choice for a relaxing weekend escape.

1_______A visit to the Marcille museum is a wonderful chance to see great Canadian art. Visitors can cycle along the St Lawrence River and admire the breathtaking scenery. Shoppers will enjoy a walk down Victoria Street, where excellent boutiques cells fashionable clothes.

2___________however, visitors can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire in one of the small cafes in the town. There are also many restaurants, like Capitains, where one can taste delicious French onion soup. For those with a sweet tooth, the local pies are a must.

3__________the peace and quite of the town offers tired visitors a welcome, refreshing break from their busy lives.

Ex. 47 Read the extracts and match them to the pictures, then underline the phrases which describe location. Finally, choose a famous landmark in your country and describe its location.

Neuschwanstein Castle, often called “the fairytale Castle” for its tall white towers, is set among the Bavarian Alps in southern Germany, about two hours from the city of Munich.
Visitors to Rome are often disappointed to find that this great monument, situated in the heart of the city, is used as a large traffic roundabout by modern Romans.
The Miramar Hotel is an ideal choice for a relaxing family holiday. Situated by the sea, the hotel is only 20 metres from one of the world’s most famous beaches.
Bran Castle - once home to Prince Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula – stands at the top of a wooded hill in the Carpathian Mountains.

Ex. 48 Read the article and answer the questions.

NEW YORK

N ew York City isn’t a city that can easily be ignored even by the most demanding visitor. Located on the east coast of the USA with a population of over ten million people, it is the destination of thousands of visitors who come every year to experience the excitement of one of the busiest cities in the world.

T he streets of New York are incredibly noisy, with the sounds of car horns beeping, people shouting and police car sirens wailing. Amazingly tall skyscrapers rise up everywhere.

The most exciting thing about New Year is how much there is to see and do there. For sightseers there is the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park, while lovers of culture can visit the theatres of Broadway or some of the city’s hundreds of art galleries. Alternatively, if you are a sport fan you can even catch a game of baseball at Yankee Stadium. The night life in New York is equally brilliant, with a wide variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs to choose from.

New York is a lively and exciting city to visit with something for everyone, and is recommended to anyone seeking fun, variety and adventure.

• Where is the place described located?

• What can visitors see there?

• What can visitors do in their free time?

• What does the writer think of New York?

• Where could we find this piece of writing?

СПИСОК ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ

1. Jenny Dooley, Virginia Evans ON SCREEN - 3, Express publishing, 2019

2. Jenny Dooley, Virginia Evans Targents: reading, writing, Express publishing, 2020

3. Jenny Dooley, Virginia Evans Enterprise – 4, Express publishing, 2019

4. Malcolm Mann Optimise B1, Mackmillan, 2022

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