CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT?

Дополнительные упражнения для контроля понимания пройденного материала (уч. Английский язык, 7 кл., В.П. Кузовлев, Н.М. Лапа и др.)

Active Vocabulary: an ace pupil, to achieve, an ambition, a championship, the number one player, the Olympics, a pro, pro-perly, a scholarship, to score the most points, to set a record, to star, talented, a top sportsman, to try hard, a hacker, a trumpet, to behave, to catch, to impress, to practise, a violin, to be over, to be up, to get around, to go out, to hang out, to look up, a schedule, a career, a program, to be not bad at, to be pretty good at, to have no idea how, an award, an expedition, a board of fame, glue, keen, to keep out, a kite, a scientist, to stick, to think over, a wing

Grammar: structures used for describing an activity (adverbs of manner); structures comparing actions (comparative and superlative adverbs)

I. Listen to the text.

IF YOUR CLASSMATES BELIEVE IN YOU THERE SHOULD BE A SUCCESS

“Are you proud of your classmates?” asked Mrs. Fair.
We began laughing. “Stop laughing and think a little. In my opinion each of you is good at something,” said Mrs. Fair.
“I’m good at nothing,” sighed Ann, “I have problems with lots of subjects. I’m not good at sport. I’m not good at dancing or singing…”, Ann sighed again.
“Ann, you are wrong. I’ve seen your photos. They are very special. Not every person can take such wonderful photos. I think you are a talented photographer. I really think so,” said Lucy.
“And John can make you smile or laugh. I believe he will be a successful comic actor, like Robin Williams or even better,” said George.
“And Jonathan will write scenarios for John. He writes funny stories,” said Henry.
And it turned out that we all are talented, creative and gifted children.
“You should each be a success. I believe in you”, said Mrs. Fair.

creative творческий

Who said it?

1. “In my opinion each of you is good at something.”
2. “I am not good at sport.”
3. “Not every person can take such wonderful photos.”
4. “John can make you smile or laugh.”
5. “Jonathan will write scenarios for John.”
6. “You should each be a success.”

II. In the newspaper English there is a special column which publishes student’s opinions and letters. Read Julia’s opinion about being a Jack-of-all-trades.

IS IT GOOD OR BAD TO BE A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES?

Perhaps the best way to prepare for any job is to get good education at school. I think all subjects we learn at school are useful and necessary. We can’t be very sure what will happen in the future, because life in the world brings great changes every day. It’s necessary to be a Jack-of-all-trades and to take an active part in different competitions, Olympiads, seminars – not only in one subject. Even if you are particularly good at languages, it is also necessary to test yourself in math, physics or chemistry. As you know, one of the most popular sayings is: “Knowledge is power”. If you can do one thing excellently and many things well, you will have a chance to get a promising and well-paid job.

Julia Skhodkina, Zarechniy

Choose the incorrect answer.

1. Julia thinks that the best way to prepare for any job is:

A. to be particularly good at languages.
B. to be a Jack-of-all-trades.
C. to get good education at school.

2. Julia thinks that all the subjects they learn are useful and necessary because:

A. “Knowledge is power”.
B. you can’t be sure what will happen in the future.
C. you will never get a promising job if you can do only one
thing well.

3. In Julia’s opinion it’s good to be a Jack-of-all-trades because:

A. you will win different competitions.
B. you will be ready for changes in your life.
C. you will be able to do many things well.

III. Read the text to learn about the Duke of Edinburgh.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh – the husband of Queen Elizabeth II – celebrated his 80th birthday in 2001. He has created a worldwide program for young people under the Duke Edinburgh Award scheme. He was among those who founded the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Prince Philip is fit and active, with a sharp mind and still works hard for a range of charities.

True or false?

1. The Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
2. He is over 80.
3. Queen Elizabeth II has created a worldwide program for young people under the Duke Edinburgh Award scheme.
4. The Duke of Edinburgh takes care of nature.
5. The Duke of Edinburgh takes part in many charities.

DIALOGUES

Read the dialogues. Learn by heart three of them. Think of your own dialogues.

– What are your ambitions?
– To be an ace pupil.
– Why?
– I want to win a scholarship.

– Have you ever got a prize?
– Yes. I won a competition.
– What kind of competition was it?
– A chess competition.
– Where was it?
– In a camp.

– George has set a record for long jump at 6.55 m.
– What helped him to get these good results?
– He trained properly.

– What prevented you from getting good results in English?
– I didn’t work properly.

– Have you got any achievements?
– Yes. I won the first prize at the International Contest of Young Pianists.
– What are your ambitions?
– To play in concerts.

– What subjects are you good at?
– I’m good at Maths and Science.
– What have your teachers praised you for recently?
– I have done experiments excellently.

– What have your parents praised you for recently?
– I have tidied up the flat properly.

– Do you believe that boys are better at Maths than girls?
– I don’t think so. Our girls always achieve the same results in tests.

– What do you mean by “life under pressure”?
– I mean if I want to be a pro, I don’t have time to waste.

– I’m pretty good at soccer. But I don’t want to be a pro.
– Why?
– I don’t want to spend every single minute of my life practising.

TEST

I. Complete the pieces of advice. Use adverbs from the box.

1. John should study ________.
2. Susan should do her homework __________.
3. Jane should use words ________.
4. George should try _______.
5. Robert should spend money _______.
6. Jonathan should come to school ________.
7. Kate should behave _______.
8. Ann should train _________.
9. Julia should practise ________.
10. Chris should work _________.

II. A. Match the phrasal verbs with their Russian equivalents.

B. Complete these sentences choosing the correct form of one of the phrasal verbs above.

1. Kristin _____ every morning at six to jog.
2. Wimbledon _______ in the last week of June and the first week of July.
3. Shelley _____ to Kristin’s table and recognised her.
4. Kristin didn’t _______ writing her English essay.
5. Kristin would like to _______ on dates and ______ with friends at school.
6. Please, _______ in the dictionary the meaning of the word keen.
7. If a sign says ‘______’, it is warning you not to go onto that piece of land.

KEY:

I. 1. Mrs. Fair; 2. Ann; 3. Lucy; 4. George; 5. Henry; 6. Mrs. Fair
II. 1. C; 2. B; 3. B
III. 1. T; 2. T; 3. F; 4. T; 5. T

TEST

I. 1. more seriously; 2. more attentively; 3. correctly; 4. harder; 5. more wisely; 6. earlier; 7. more wisely; 8. harder; 9. more carefully; 10. more properly
II. A. 1. i; 2. a; 3. g; 4. b; 5. h; 6. c; 7. d; 8. e; 9. f
B. 1. was up; 2. comes up; 3. came over; 4. get around to; 5. go out, hang out; 6. look up; 7. keep out

By Youdif  Boyarskaya,
Moscow, school No. 814