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Dough Scott climbed the Ogre, an 8000-metre mountain in the Himalayas with a friend. On July 13, 1977, they were on the top of this mountain. They were the first men on that mountaintop. They were very happy.
They had to go down quickly when it was getting dark. On the way down Scott made a mistake. His foot slipped on the ice and he hung on the rope, which swung him against a big rock. He broke both his legs.
The two men could not go on during the night and they could not sleep. It was much too cold for that. They knew that they would never wake up again at 40 degrees below zero. They took off their boots and socks. They rubbed their feet all night. Next morning they went on down. For Doug Scott this was a painful thing. He could not walk on his legs. He had to crawl all the way.
Later they met two other climbers who were looking for them. When it began to get dark again they stopped in a snow hole and ate the last food they had. That night a terrible snowstorm started. The storm lasted two days, and the climbers could not go on.
On July 16 they started again. They were hungry and tired. That is why they made more mistakes. Scott’s friend fell and broke his ribs.
There were more snowstorms. They spent the nights in a small camp. For Scott and his friend it was the sixth day without food. They were looking forward to their main camp – only one more day to go down.
They got there on July 20. The storms had destroyed the camp. There was nothing left, no food, nothing. There was another camp 7 kilometers away.
Scott had to crawl over sharp rocks all the time. His knees were bleeding and they were dirty. He and his friend needed a doctor.
They found the other camp empty, too. But there was food. Their friends had gone to the nearest village to find help. The next day they came back with some men from that village. They carried Scott and his friend to a small airfield. Scott had lost 18 kilos. But he was alive. And he did not give up climbing. “It’s the most important thing in my life”, he said (10, 21).
3. Read the statements. Decide whether each statement is true or false (See p.102).
a. Doug Scott climbed the Ogre, an 8000 meter mountain in Himalayas.
b. On July 13, 1977 they began to climb up the mountain.
c. On the way down Scott broke his ribs.
d. Two men could not go down during the night. It was much too cold for that.
e. Scott had lost 16 kilos.
f. When it began to get dark again they stopped in a snow hole.
g. Scott gave up climbing.
4. Pick out the sentences from the text explaining why it happened:
1. They were very happy
2. They had to go down quickly
3. He broke both his legs
4. Scott had to crawl all the way
5. The climbers could not go on
6. On July 16 they made more mistakes
7. There was nothing left
8. Their friends had gone to the nearest village.
5. Answer the following questions:
a. Why did Scott and his friend feel very happy?
b. How did it happen that Scott broke both his legs?
c. What did they do during the night not to get frozen?
d. Where did they find shelter from a terrible snowstorm?
e. Why did they make more mistakes?
f. Why did their friends have to go to the nearest village?
6. Reproduce the events in chronological order; the tips from the following table help you.
| Doug Scott | |
| 1. were the first | |
| 2. had to go | |
| 3. broke | |
| 4. could not walk | |
| 5. they met | |
| 6. when it began to get dark again | |
| 7. got to the main camp | |
| 8. there was no | |
| 9. Scott had to crawl | |
| 10. needed a doctor | |
| 11. had lost | |
| 12. did not give up |
7. What impressed you?
- Their perseverance
- Strong desire to achieve their aim
- Difficulties they had to overcome
8. What conclusion can you make after having read the text?
- in the name of glory people can do crazy things
- there are people who cannot live without sending a challenge to nature
- Scott and his friend performed a heroic deed overcoming the difficulties.
- If you have a devoted friend it is easy to overcome any difficulties.
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9. Are you for or against risky sports? Discuss each of the arguments in the table carefully. Think of any new arguments you can add and come to a conclusion acceptable to everyone in your group. See Language Support p103.
| For | Against |
| 1. Sport is very prestigious and you can easily gain popularity. 2. Make your character strong 3. 4. | 1. Sport career is not a steady one; any injury can easily ruin it. 2. A sportsman works with all his might at one's full potential. 3. 4. |
10. What is your own attitude to the events described in the text? Why do people go in for risky sports? Discuss your ideas with the class. Choose the best of them and add to the graph.
11. Rewrite the story and give
your own ending to it.
Share your ideas with your group-mates.
Writing
Opening and closing a letter (5).
1. For each of the following openings say:
· whether the letter is personal or semi-formal.
· what the purpose of the letter is.
One is done for you.
a) I am writing to complain about the service I received … semi-formal
b) I was so sorry to hear about your accident.
c) Thanks for the lovely present.
d) With reference to your advertisement in the Evening Post, I would like more details..
e) Following our telephone conversation of yesterday I would like to place an order….
f) Great to hear the news about the baby!
g) I would like to apply for the post of..
job application
complaint
asking for information
sympathy
congratulations
ordering goods
thanks
2. Which of the following would be suitable ways to close:
a) a semi-formal letter? b) a personal letter?
1) I enclose a stamped addressed envelope and cheque for….
2) I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
3) Hope you’re keeping well.
4) I hope you can settle this matter to my satisfaction as soon as possible.
5) Best wishes.
| Mr. Michael Jefferies 6571 South 23 Road. Norfolk, NJ 088567 Mr. Jonathan Freedmann Senior Manager of Mortimer Cross Inn 736 sixth Avenue Bath, WI 573627 |
3. Study the envelope. Find: 1) Zip Code in the mailing address; 2) the addressee; 3) the addressee’s company name; 4) the street name in the mailing address; 5) the town the letter comes from; 6) the Zip Code in the return address.
4. Asking for information (inquiry).
Mike wrote a letter to the place which advertised flying holidays. The paragraphs of his letter are in the wrong order. Put them into the correct order. In which paragraph does he:
a) talk about his flying experience?
b) say why he is writing?
c) ask for more advice?
d) speak about practical matters?
5. Write a similar letter applying for a weekend course which you would be interested in.
Speaking
1. Read a telephone conversation between two people. 1) Write down phrases which can help you:
1) answer the phone……………………………………………………………………
2) say who you are…………………………………………………………………….
3) ask to speak to somebody………………………………………………………….
4) ask somebody to wait………………………………………………………………
5) ask about plans………………………………………………………………………
6) make suggestions……………………………………………………………………
7) reject suggestions…………………………………………………………………..
8) accept suggestions………………………………………………………………….
9) finish the call………………………………………………………………………..
10) make an arrangement……………………………………………………………...
2) Learn the phrases and act out the dialogue
Mother: Hello. Speaking.
Arnold: Hello, Mrs. Tomson. This is Arnold.
Mother: Ah, hello Arnold. How are you?
Arnold: Fine thanks. Can I speak to Lucy, please?
Mother: Yes, just hang on a second.
Arnold: Thanks.
Mother: Luuucky! This is Arnold. (Shouts away from the telephone)
Lucy: Hello.
Arnold: Hi, Lucy. This is Arnold. What are you up to on Saturday evening?
Lucy: Saturday? I’m not sure. Why?
Arnold: Well, There is a new film on at the cinema. Would you like to go?
Lucy: Well, I can’t…. mm…I have a music lesson on Saturday evening.
Arnold: Oh it’s a pity! Who else can I ask?
Lucy: You can ask Lily. She likes films with Jennifer Lopez in the main role.
Arnold: Good idea! But I can’t remember her number.
Lucy: It is 81519014465.
Arnold: Thanks. Do you fancy doing something on Friday evening?
Lucy: mmm. Maybe.
Arnold: Well, it is the football match at Crystal Palace at 10:00 a.m. Manchester v. Liverpool. I have 2 tickets. Do you want to come?
Lucy: it sounds fun. It is cup final, isn’t it?
Arnold: Year, I support Manchester. They are really great players!
Lucy: Year. Oh, Arnold, I’d better go now. I have lots of homework to do.
Arnold: OK. Let’s meet at 9:00 outside the Palace.
Lucy: Right. See you tomorrow.
Arnold: See you.
2. Dialogue 1. Work in pairs. Act out a telephone conversation with your partner and plan the weekend. Follow the steps:
1) Think of things that you would like to do this weekend in your area.
Friday afternoon –
Friday night –
Saturday morning – Saturday evening
Sunday morning –
Sunday afternoon –
2) Prepare the questions to find out your partner’s plans. Be ready to share yours, then come to agreement. Use the modal and expressions from ex.1.
3) present your dialogue to the group.
3. Dialogue 2. Work in pairs. Imagine that one of you is a coach of a local football team.The other one is a journalist from the local newspaper and he/she is in charge of sport column. The journalist point of view doesn’t coincide with the coach’s one.
Stage 1
Journalist: Telephone the coach of your local football team and interview him/her about the game they played and the plans.
Coach: speak about the game, players, reasons of loosing/winning, draw up plans and offer some ways of changing the situation to the better.
Stage2
Journalist: Prepare an article based on the interview. Write about the last match of your local football/hockey team. Comment on their game strategy, players, reasons of loosing/winning the game etc. Share your personal point of view on the problems which differs from the coach’s views.
Coach: Give account of your work and the work of your team. Prepare a report about the played game. Comment on game strategy, players, reasons of loosing/winning the game etc. Show that you disagree with the journalist’s views.
Stage3 Share your ideas with your group-mates. Who do they agree with?
4. Interview. Study the table. It shows the most popular sports among adults in Britain.
Were there any surprises? What would the same list in your country include?
| Outdoor | Indoor |
| Walking 18.6% | Billiards 8.0% |
| Swimming 3.7% | Swimming 7.2% |
| Football 2.7% | Darts 6.9% |
| Golf 2.2% | Yoga 3.0% |
| Athletics 2.0% | Squash 2.5% |
| Fishing 2.0% | Badminton 2.2% |
| Cycling 1.8% | Table Tennis 1.4% |
Interview your friends and find out:
a) What are the most popular sports in your town? b) What are the most popular sportsmen? c) Do they support any teams? What teams? d) What are the most popular sport programs? c) What sports do they do/play and how often?
Prepare you results in the form of a graph. Displays your graphs on the wall or pass them to other students to look at and give your comments on them. Which was the most interesting survey?
1. Complete the conversations. Use the past simple or the past continuous of the verbs in brackets.
a) POLICEMAN: What ………you ……(do) when the accident ……..(happen)?
COLIN: I ……(be) at the bus-stop. I ……………….(wait) for a bus.
POLICEMAN: …………you ………(see) the accident?
COLIN: No, because I ………………(read) the newspaper.
b) NICOLA:I …….(telephone) you at 9 o’clock last night, but you were not at home.
MARTIN: 9 o’clock? I ……………..(sit) in a café, drink hot chocolate.
c) TRACY: Pardon? I ………..(not hear) you. Could you repeat that please?
NEIL: I ………(not talk) to you.
TRACY: Who ……….you ………(talk) to?
NEIL: Sarah.
TRACY: Sorry (17).
2. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (Present Simple, Past Simple, Past Continuous).
Before Vinnie Jones ……..(become) an actor he …….(be) already well known as a soccer player. In fact, he... …(be) still more famous for his soccer kills than as an actor. For much of his career he …….(play) for Wimbledon. They ……(be) not as successful as Manchester United, but while he …….(play) for them they beat Liverpool and ….. (win) the Cup. Basically, Vinnie ……(be) a good player, but he ….(be) rather violent. For example, on one occasion, he …..(tell) another player he would tear his ear off. And another occasion he ……..(try) to bite the nose of sports journalist. Believe it or not, there ….(be) another side to him. If you met him you’d probably like him - he ….(be) a lot nicer than many people think. He ….(be) a happily married family man, devoted to his son and step-daughter (14).
3. Put in a preposition (on, to, about, for, at) where necessary.
1) Your brother complains…….. you. He says you always laugh…….. him, never speak …. him, never answer…..his questions. 2) They didn’t want to listen…..me. 3) Wait ….me. I’ll come back in a minute. 4) Tracy is always late ….school. 5)When did the accident happen …you? 6) I would like to apply …… the post of senior foreman in your factory. 7) Your success depends …..you, if you can overcome these difficulties you’ll win the Cup.
4. The text has 7 mistakes. Find the mistakes and correct them.
While in 1961 only 24% of Americans practisd some sport, today almost 50% do some sort of physical exercise every day. On jogging tracks, in diet clinics and health restaurants they trys to rejuvenate their bodys. Smoking figures goes down: 1.8 million smokers given up cigarettes in 80s. There are about 20 million overweight Americans. They want to look more good and more younger.
5. Match the information from the envelope to its meaning. One is done for you (28).
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6. Refer to the table of sports statistics. Complete the sentences using the comparative forms of the adjectives + than
| Born | Height (m) | Weight (kg) | |
| Cathy Freeman | 16.02.73 | 1.64 | |
| Shaquille O’Neal | 06.03.72 | 2.16 | |
| Michael Schumacher | 03.01.69 | 1.74 | |
| Raul | 27.06.77 | 1.80 | |
| Inge de Bruijn | 24.08.73 | 1.74 | |
| Venus Williams | 17.06.80 | 1.87 |
1) Shaquille O’Neal (tall) Raul …………………………………………………
2) Venus Williams (heavy) Michael Schumacher………………………………
3) Inge de Bruijn (young) Cathy Freeman………………………………………
4) Raul (old) Venus Williams…………………………………………………..
5) Cathy Freeman (light) Inge de Bruijn………………………………………..
6) Venus Williams (short) Shaquille O’Neal……………………………………
1. Why are the Games called “Olympic”?
a) they started in Olympia, Greece.
b) in the honour of Greek Gods.
c) in the honour of Olympus
2. What was Olympia?
a) Greek mountain.
b) Greek town.
c) summer camp near Magnitogorsk.
3. Who were the Olympians?
a) Greek sportsmen.
b) Greek who lived near Olympus.
c) Greek mythological Gods.
4. When and where did the original Olympic Games begin?
a) in Greece in 776 B.C.
b) in Greece in 767 A.D.
c) in Belgium 1920
5. Who founded the modern Olympic Games?
a) Heracles.
b) the Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
c) Greek Gods.
6. What was the first Olympic competition?
a) wrestling.
b) javelin-throwing.
c) foot races.
7. When did women start competing?
a) in 776 B.C.
b) in 1912
c) in 767 A.D
8. What do five interlocked rings symbolize?
a) rainbow colours.
b) first five competitions (wrestling, athletics, javelin-throwing, running, art)
c) five continents united into the Olympic movement.
9. What is the Olympic motto?
a) “Faster, Higher, Stronger”
b) “Let the strongest win”
c) “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”
10. Can you match the colors of the Olympic rings to the continents?
Blue Asia
Yellow Europe
Black America
Red Africa
Green Australia
| In this unit you will… o Read about historical places of London o Talk about sights and make an excursion of a town o Filling up a registration form andDisembarkation/ Embarkation Card o Learn to speak about future (Future Simple). |
Vocabulary
1. a) Look at the pictures. Where are
these places? What do you know about them? How long will it take you to get to each place from where you live? How would you get there: by train, plane or on foot? Use some of the key words from the box.
b) Study the key words carefully. Practice them through exercises 2- 6
| Describing places: fabulous;ancient; magnificent; to play a historic part (in); to be worth seeing (be worth +ing or noun); Buildings: ruin(s); church, palace; temple; statue; castle; cathedral; galleries; historic monuments Tickets: single; return, open ticket. Transport: bus, coach, train, plane, car, taxi, fixed-run taxi Verbs: get/take a bus, ~ taxi, ~ train, ~ plane; go on foot; go by car, ~bus; get on/off the bus, ~ train, ~ plane; get on/out of taxi; miss the bus, ~ train; drop a person; leave; how can I get to..? be full up; run (about buses and trains not ‘go’); go on a sightseeing tour; take photos. Trains: fast train; stopping train. Air travel: departures board; flight, flight number; check-in-desk (weigh your luggage there); Disembarkation/ Embarkation Card; excess baggage; passport control; first class, business ~, economy~; departure lounge; gate; delay; take off; land; baggage reclaim; go through customs; declare (e.g Do you have anything to declare?); purpose (e.g. What is the purpose of your visit?) |
2. Complete the phrases bellow using the words from the table.
1)……….. ticket 4) passport …………… 7) first ……….
2) excess ……… 5) …………. lounge 8) ……………..card
3) flight………. 6)departures …………. 9) baggage………..
3. What do you call these?
1) The card you fill in when enter certain countries.
2) The place where you collect your luggage when your plane land in the airport.
3) One way ticket.
4) The place where you go when you arrive at the airport with your luggage.
5) It shows flight numbers, departure times and delays.
6) You have to pay it if your luggage is very heavy.
7) The plays where you go after passport control and where you wait for your plane.
4. Underline the correct word in brackets.
1) How can I (get/come) to the nearest post office?
2) I couldn’t get on the bus, because it was (full up/empty).
3) If you don’t want to (pass/miss) the train, you should (catch/take) a taxi.
4) After the plane (landed/took off) the stewardess gave us some tea.
5) The 18:30 (journey/flight) is delayed.
6) The trains to London (go/run) every hour.
5. Are these statements true or false about your country? Give your reasons.
1) Trains are more comfortable than planes.
2) Train fares are cheaper than air fares.
3) Fast trains are clean and comfortable.
4) City buses are very punctual.
5) Plane is the safest means of transport.
6. Work in pares.
1) Travel Agency. Complete the conversation with the words given in brackets (first, business, economy, return ticket, leave, leaving, book, flight (2)); then act it out
Agent: Travel Agency. Good morning.
Smith: I’d like to ……… an open …….. ……from New York to Berlin, please.
Agent: What date do you wish to travel?
Smith: ……….. New York on Friday 21st September.
Agent: There are 2 ………..The first one is at 9:30 am and the second - at 7:30 pm.
Smith: I think I’ll take 7:30 ……..and from which airport does it …….?
Agent: It leaves from San Antonio.
Smith: How much does it cost?
Agent: Which class……, ……. or ….?
Smith: Business, please.
Agent: it is fifteen hundred dollars.
Smith: O.k. Can I pay by credit card?
Agent: Yes,..and your name please?
Smith: Mr. Smith, John Smith.
Agent: Your tickets will be ready in an hour.
Smith: Thank you. Good-bye.
2) At Customs. Think about the typical conversation at customs. Make a list of possible questions and answers. Act out the dialogue
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Grammar Focus
a) b)
What will you look like in
10 years? Choose a or b.
1. Scientists say that people with
positive thinking live longer.
Do you think there is
a grain of sense?
What about you? How long you
think you could live?
Are you optimistic or
pessimistic about your future?
Do the psychological
test and find it out.
2.. What do the words in bold
type mean? Do they refer to the
past, present or future?
See Grammar Summary, p.114
3. Use the marked words from the
test and complete the sentences:
a) We ………at Bitacora hotel
when we come to Adeje.
b) John ……in London some
years, before he completes
his studies.
c) Weather-chart makers say
that it ……in the evening, so
don’t forget to take your
umbrella.
d)If you don’t stop it immediately
sooner or later a terrible
accident …….to you.
e) Nobody can say for sure
… cloning …..our life
to the better?
f) Jane is very reasonable, I think
there ……any surprises for her.
4. Read Jane’s diary. What does she write about her life at the moment and her future?
Are these statements true or false? Correct the wrong sentences. Use will or will not (won’t).
1. Next weekend she will be at college. ……………………………………………….
2. She thinks that the party will be very interesting. …………………………………
3. She will go to a hairdressing saloon tomorrow ……………………………………
4. She will look her best. ………………………………………………………………
5. She will be 20 next year. ……………………………………………………………
6. Joe will probably marry her. ………………………………………………………
And what about you? Where will you be next month, year or in 10 years? Write sentences about yourself.
Next morning…………………………………………………………………………
Next week ……………………………………………………………………………...
Next summer …………………………………………………………………………..
In 5 years from now ……………………………………………………………………
In 10 years from now ………………………………………………………………….
In 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………….
5. Do you believe in horoscopes? Read this horoscope. Will it be a good or a bad week for Aries?
| Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. ARIES (March 22 to April 20) This week will be difficult for you. You will have a lot to do and your friends will need your help. Try not to lose your head and be patient on Wednesday the situation will change for the better. On Thursday you’ll get an opportunity to display your talents. Your charm will help you to gain popularity and you will probably solve all your financial problems. |
Now choose the star sign for another person in your group and write a horoscope.
Reading
| Useful Words: pub – бар; AD - нашей эры; conqueror завоеватель; plague – чума; Guildhall - ратуша sights- достоприм-ности; hub - центр (событий, внимания, деятельности); destroy – разрушать; rebel - бунтовщик, бунтовать. |
1. What do you know about London?
1) How many people do you think live in London?
a) 5.5 million b) 7.5 million c)9.5 million.
2) How many tourists visit London every year?
a) 5 million b) 7 million c) 9 million.
3) What is the oldest building?
a) Tower of London b) Guildhall c) St Paul’s Cathedral.
4) Match years to the number of people lived in London (see key)
1509 1600 1665, 1881
100000 200000 3 million 50000
2. Read the text and check your answers.
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