Grammar Focus. PresentationPresent Simple

Presentation Present Simple

1. Study the table bellow. Use the information from the table and complete the sentences.

Affirmative	He She is It	I You work We They	He Shework s It
She is beautiful.	Iwork at school. She works at school.
Negative	I am You We are not They	I You do not We They	He She does not It work
They are not singers.	They do not workon Sunday. He does not sing.
Questions	AmI? Isshe/he/it? Are we/you/ they/?	Doyou/ we/they work? Doesshe/he/itwork?
Is she an actress? Areyou a student?	Doyou work? Does she work?

See Grammar Summary, on p.111

1) Madonna’s birthday is/am/are in August.

2) Cameron’s birthday is/am/are not in September. It is/am/are in August too.

3) Madonna is/am/are not very tall.

4) Diaz is/am/are tall.

5) Madonna and Diaz is/am/are slim.

6) They have/has fair hair and blue eyes.

7) Madonna write/writes songs.

8) Diaz act/acts in films.

2. Complete the profiles using the pictures from ex.1.p.5 Make up your own sentences about the stars using the information from the profile.

Birth Name	Madonna	Cameron Diaz	Christina Aguilera
Birth Date	August 16, 1958	August 30, 1972	December 18, 1980
Birth Place	USA	USA	USA
Height	≈164	≈174	≈162
Hair Colour
Eye Colour

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3. Work in pairs. Student A: choose a star. Student B: ask questions and guess the person.

B: Is it a film star etc.?

Presentation Adjectives

4. Study the table below.

Adjectives	Positive	Comparative	Superlative
One syllable Two syllables	long happy	longer (than) happier	the longest (of/in) the happiest
More than two syllables	beautiful	more beautiful (than)	the most beautiful (of/in)
Irregular forms	Good Bad Much /many/ a lot Little	better worse more less	the best the worst the most the least

Use the information from the table and match the underline structures (1-3) with the uses (a-b).

1) Madonna is the most high-paid female singer on earth.

2) Madonna is more successful than Diaz.

3) Diaz is older than Aguilera.

a) to say that people or things are not equal;

b) to say that somebody or something is unique.

See Grammar Summary on p. 115.

4. Madonna, Diaz andAguilera are stars. What do we know about them? Use the table below to make sentences about them. Study the above table to make your sentences correct.

	Adjective	Madonna	Diaz	Aguilera
1.Height	tall	**	***	*
2. Hair	long curly	* ***	** **	*** *
3. Age	young old	* ***	** **	*** *
4. Salary	high-paid	***	**	*

1) Aguilera is tall. Madonna is taller than Aguilera. Diaz is the tallest of all.

2) Madonna…………………………………………………………………

3) Aguilera………………………………………………………………….

4) Madonna…………………………………………………………………

5) Aguilera ………………………………………………………………...

6) Aguilera ………………………………………………………………...

5. Interview your group-mates and complete the same table with the information about them. Prepare a short survey/report about your group. Who is the tallest, youngest etc…?

	Adjective
1.Height	tall
2. Hair	long curly
3. Age	young old

Reading

1. Read the texts and write the name of the stars from the table.

  1. Diaz 2. Madonna Handshake –рукопожатие Gaze – взгляд Lid – веко Skill – мастерство, умение Successful – успешный Worldwide – мировой, всемирный Earn - зарабатывать

A. …………. has a swift, firm handshake and a straight, green gaze and a face that you know as well as your own. The sharp little chin, the heavy lidded eyes, the gap in the teeth: all familiar, but, also, all strange. She looks like Madonna but 300 times better-looking.

Her full name is ……………. Louise Ciccone Ritchie.She is the third of eight children (Martin, Anthony, Christopher, Paula, Melanie, Mario & Jennifer).Sheis an American dance-pop singer-songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. She is noted for her ambitious music videos and stage performances as well as using political, sexual, and religious themes in her work.

She is the highest-earning female singer on earth. The mother-of-two makes £26.6 million a year. Success of course is nothing new for her. She is already the most successful female chart act of all time in the US and UK, with successful worldwide album sales of more than 200 million since her first hit, Holiday, in January 1984. She is a legend and deserves all the recognition that the world can give her!

B…………. is a classic beauty with acting skills, a killer body and a smile that can brighten up any room. She is a four-time Golden Globe nominated American actress and a former fashion model. She is well-known for her roles in blockbuster movies such as The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, Charlie's Angels, Shrek etc. She is the second of two actresses (the other being Julia Roberts) who joined "$20 Million Club" after receiving her salary for Charlie's Angels.

2. Match the comments of fans to one of the singers.

1) It was a surprise for me to know that she is the member of such a large family.

2) I like to watch movies with this actress. She is a very gifted nature.

3) She has two children and I know that she’s adopted one more child. So, I think she is a very good hearted person.

4) In spite of her age she looks half her age. Any woman can envy her beauty and energy.

5)She is a young and talented person. I think that she’ll display her talents. Success and glory are yet to come.

3. Read the text and answer the questions:

1) What is Madonna’s full name?

2) What is her nationality?

3) How many sisters or brothers has she got?

4) How many children has she got?

5) What does Madonna/Diaz do? What’s her occupation?

6) How much does Madonna earn?

7) Can you name Madonna’s first hit?

8) Who is the highest-earning female singer on earth?

9) Is Diaz a member of any clubs?

10) What is Diaz well-known for?

11) Can you name any films with Cameron Diaz in the main role?

4. Describe appearance of Madonna or Diaz to your penfriend from Tunis. (He does not know anything about them).

5. “Madonna is a legend and deserves all the recognition that the world can give her!” – do you agree with this statement? Give your reasons.

6. Do you think that life of famous people is easy and safe? Read the following statements and support or challenge them. See Language Support on p. 102.

· Popularity brings much money.

· Fans send lots of letters and presents to their idols.

· Private life of famous people often becomes public.

· Paparazzi always follow famous people.

Think about some other difficulties famous people meet (if there are any in your opinion)? Would you like to be as famous as Madonna or Diaz? Why? Give your reasons.

7. Some people want to become famous. What about you? What would you like to be famous for? Is there anything special about you? Make a list of extraordinary things you can do and share your ideas about ways you can gain popularity among your group-mates, in the university or your town etc.

8. Do you have many friends? Think what traits of their character you admire. Write a description of one of your group-mates and read it to the class. Let the others guess who it is.

9. Do you have any ideas about what your friends or group-mates think of you or your character? Look at yourself in a different light. Write a description of your character and appearance from your friends’ point of view. Read your descriptions to the class and check your guesses.

10. Do you admire any person? What is he/she famous for? Tell the class.

Writing

1. Read the advertisements and choose one you like.

Samantha De Laperriere Phone Number: 212-717-6033 “I am Samantha. I am 23,sophisticated and very successfulInterested in meeting new people with whom I can share common interests. Like to travel, eat at the finest restaurants, attend the theatre, admireand acquire art. I also patronize many of the most worthy and visiblecharities in the city. I’ve worked hard to succeed in my profession and now I am ready to enjoy life and all it has to offer with that one person who is ready to do the same.”

Hi! i'm Natasha, a professional in research & development (agriculture and politics). I love people and making friends is my favourite hobby. I live in Ukraine but occasionally travel abroad now and then. I would love to make friends with all the 'happy' people of all races, color, and creed. I enjoy open-minded people as well as intellectually stimulating conversations. if this sounds like your good smelling cup of coffee then drop me a line at [e-mail]

I am a 19 year-old, athletic, 2 foot tall male. My name is Rick. My interests are Free Flying, eating salmon, and educating the public about helping birds in the wild. I am an American Bald Eagle who makes home at the American Eagle Foundation at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. If I am a person for you call me 257-856-0127

David, 19. I'm a very shy person. Very patient, friendly, kind, and good hearted. Only problem I continue to struggle with my depression and loneliness. When you grow up in a military family, having to move all the time and not being able to keep any of your friends, it can be a painful thing. I would like to meet someone who desperately needs a friend as much as I do. Having a friend who has tons of friends doesn't work for me. I've tried that twice and I don't want a 3rd time "bad charm". In a way I have friends at work but they are more "people I talk to" rather then friends. I'm looking for someone I can grow a very close friendship bond with. [e-mail]

2. Write a short letter in reply. Say who you are and where you are from. Don’t forget to mention your job (studies), your age and your interests. The following stages help you.

1) Address. Write the address the letter comes from (street number and street name, name of city, postcode, date).

2) Form of address:

Dear John,

Dear Mr. Smith,

My darling,

3) Introduction. Say who you are and how you know the person you are writing to.

4) Information. Give information about yourself, your life and your interests.

5) Reason to finish. Give a reason (or excuse!) to stop writing.

“I don’t like to write here a long and maybe a boring text so I stop here with this short one, but I like to have good conversation with people about interesting things”.

6) Closing lines.

Hope to hear from you soon

Looking forward to seeing you

I’ll write again soon

7). Sign off.

Best regards,

All the best,

Yours,

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2)

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4)

5)

6)

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Speaking

1. Read the dialogue ‘At a party’. Underline the words which express surprise.

A: Hi, I am Hoss.

B: Ah, hello, my name is Sally.

A: Please to meet you, Sally. I am from Germany.

B: Really? That’s interesting. I am from Transylvania.

A: Oh, I can’t believe it! That’s where my mum and dad are from.

B: They aren’t.

A: Yeah, they really are.

B: That’s great! And what do you do?... I am a milkmaid

A: Oh, it’s fantastic. I am a toreador.

B: You are joking of course.

A: No, it’s true.

B: And what are you interested in?

A: I like traveling and collecting statuettes of bulls. And you?

2. Organize a party.

Stage 1

Imaging you are going to a party. Invent an unusual character for yourself, make some notes about the person. Use the profile.

Name: ………………………………………………………………..

Age: …………………………………………………………………

Country: ……………………………………………………………..

Job: ………………………………………………………………….

Interests: ………………………………………………………………

Stage 2

Work in groups and imagine that you are this unusual person and you are at a party:

· introduce yourself to another person;

· find out information about other people;

· express your surprise about any unusual information the person gives you.

Stage 3

Tell the class about the most unusual person you met at a party.

1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (Present Simple)

Jennifer Lopez ….(be) not just an actress, she ….(be) a singer. Her films ……(reach) number one and so do her songs. She also ………(have) her own clothing label called J.Lo. Her film Enough is being released very soon. She …….(not have) many names as her ex-boyfriend, P. Diddy but she …. (use) more than one. Her proper name …..(be) Jennifer Lopez, her nickname ….(be) J.Lo. In her gym they ……..(call) her ‘La guitarra” (the guitar) because of the shape of her body. There ……..(be) a rumour that her bottom is insured for a million dollars. JLO …….(say) this is absolutely ridiculous (25)!

2. Read and write the words.

14 20 27 206 300 strong long wider

At birth a newborn baby has approximately … bones, whereas on average an adult human has … bones (these numbers can vary slightly from individual to individual). The human hands has … bones and human face has…! Bones and teeth are …… and hard but they are not very heavy. We have many kinds of bones. There are ……..bones in our arms and there are short bones in our wrist. Bones grow longer and ………. In an adult, the skeleton comprises around … % of the total body weight.

The skeleton provides the framework which supports the body, and maintains its shape.

Do you know that humans and giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks?

3. Do these mental arithmetic problems and then answer some questions.

a) 23 and 36 is …………………. 1) How much do you weigh?

b) 24 times 8 is…………………. 2) What’s the number of your flat?

c) 80 minus 20 is ……………… 3) What is the population of your country?

d) 65 divided by 13 is ………….. 4)What is the normal temperature of a health person?

4. Make sentences comparing the following:

e.g. Painting is more relaxing for me than yoga, but yoga is better for my health.

1) London / Moscow / expensive/ crowded ………………………………………………

2) city life /country life / busy/ relaxing ………………………………………………….

3) planes / trains/ comfortable / dangerous ………………………………………………

4) highways / public roads / fast / cheap ……………………………………………….

5) winters in Europe / winters in Russia / warm / interesting …………………………..

6) German cars / Chinese cars / good quality / cheap…………………………………..

Martin Luther King. (January 15, 1929–April 4, 1968), was one of the main leaders of the American civil rights movement. A Baptist minister by training, King became a civil rights activist early in his career, leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helping to found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. His efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, raising public consciousness of the civil rights movement and establishing King as one of the greatest orators in American history. In 1964, King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end segregation and racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other non-violent means (32).

Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A noted statesman, orator and strategist, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army. A prolific author, he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his own historical writings. His speeches were a great inspiration to the embattled Allied forces. After losing the 1945 election, Churchill became the leader of the opposition. In 1951, Churchill again became Prime Minister before finally retiring in 1955 (32).

Vocabulary

In this unit you will… · Read about shopaholics · Talk about shopping · Write a complaint letter · Learn about Present Continuous and Indefinite Pronouns

1. Match the shops from the box to the pictures 1-3. Study the rest of the key words. Use your dictionary if necessary. Learn the words.

  Shops: department store, supermarket, newsagent, butcher’s, chemist’s, baker’s, dairy, grocer’s, greengrocer’s, cookery. Note: most other shops are just “+ shop (shoe shop, furniture shop, etc.) Shopping: shop assistant, cash-desk (till), price, change, size, shopping list, shop window, counter, changing-room. Clothes: skirt, trousers, blouse, suit, jacket, sweater, socks, jumper, coat (raincoat, fur-coat), dress, tie, scarf, jeans, shirt, T-shirt, gloves, hat, stockings. Footwear: shoes, boots, sneakers, slippers. Accessories and jewels: belt, umbrella, handbag, lace, earrings, ring, necklace. Food: milk, bread, cheese, meat (pork, lamb, beef), fish, chicken, sausages, eggs, rice, bacon, honey, cereal, crisps, jam, youghurt, oil, butter, cake, ice-cream, fruit (apple, pear, peach, lemon, orange, grapes, melon, pine-apple), berries (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), vegetables (carrot, potato, tomato, cabbage, cucumber, onion, pepper, mushrooms), tea, coffee, juice, beer, cola, sugar, salt, flour. Adjectives: fresh, comfortable, loose, tight, expensive, cheap, tasty, stylish. Expressions: do shopping, go shopping, shop around for, go window shopping, buy, sell, cost, pay, try on, wear, match, fit well, look for, put on, take off, do up, undo.

2. Give it a name:

· a large shop

· a sum of money for which a thing is sold

· a large shop with many departments

· something that is used to keep people warm

· something that you put on your head

· footwear for sport

· a place where you try on your new clothes

· something that is produced by bees

· a shop where you can buy ready-made food (salads, pies, roast meat)

· something that saves from the rain

3. Write down:

· 5 things usually worn by women only

· 5 things worn by men and women

· 5 more things you have at home

4. Look at the pictures and say what their prices are.

Example: These crisps cost 25 rubles.

5. Fill the gaps with suitable words. See key words:

wear fit low heel feet pair size high heel comfortable try on tight

- What kind of shoes do you want, miss?

- I need walking shoes with ………………. …………… are not good for country ……….. You see I have rather smack …………..

- Here is a………….. about your ………….. ……… them ……. How are they?

- They are rather ……………………, but they are a little ……………, can you show me another pair in a bigger…….., please?

- Certainly, miss. How do you find these?

- They …………… me very well, thank you (18).

6. Look at the word search below. There are 17 words connected with food. They go across and down. Find them and write them here. The words begin with these letters.

M ………. B …………. C ……….. F ………… H ……….. S TEAK …

C ………. R …………. L ……….. B ………... V ……….. Y ………...

P ……….. E ………….. G ……….. B ………… J ……….. T …………

L C Y P N C R I S P S M

A V Z O B P B A N A N A

M U S T E A K N B T R R

B Z Q A M O Y R Y J A M

K G F T G H O D F G H A

B A C O N F G R A P E L

H J K F I S H T Y U I A

H O N E Y B U B R E A D

R A S D F G R Z K L P E

I B V E G E T A B L E I

C Z X C V B N M L P G J

E W E C E R E A L B G U

7. Join the pictures to the correct description. There are more descriptions than pictures. You don’t need to use all of them (12).

1) 2) 3) 4)

a) He has got short dark straight hair. He is wearing a jacket and a black sweater.

b) She has got long dark wavy hair. She is wearing black stockings and a white dress. She is wearing glasses.

c) She has got dark wavy hair. She is wearing a dark blouse and a white suit.

d) He has got dark hair. He is wearing a white shirt and a tie.

e) He has got dark hair. He is wearing a white suit.

f) She has wavy hair and a pleasant smile. She is wearing a white dress.

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